Midterm!

For our midterm review, we were asked to come up with two to three different design schemes. In my first scheme I have divided the building in thirds (left wing, center, right wing) that each serve different groups of activities. These thirds are connected by a series of interior "courtyard" lobbies that are double ceiling height and connect the upper and lower level of each building segment. The enclosed rooms then line the perimeter of the building. More public activities occur in the left wing and central part of the building whereas therapy sessions (more private) occur in the right wing.

In my second scheme I have divided the building by levels and created three separate entrances for different users. Each of these entrances is marked by a double ceiling height volume along the edge of the building where there will be ample natural light. Some rooms exist along the perimeter of the building, but others are set back behind these perimeter volumes. The first floor is where more public activities happen, and the second floor is more private.  -->

Below are the drawings for each scheme, as well as some "brainstorming" drawings for specific rooms/spaces. You can view the full-size images here:
https://sites.google.com/site/animalsforhumanwellness/midterm